Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
10/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/18/2025 08:31
PR No. 172 Customs Enforcement Karachi & Sindh Rangers Seize Smuggled Goods Worth M
Upon credible information received by the Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Karachi, a team of ASO in close coordination with Sindh Rangers conducted a major joint operation against the illicit trade of smuggled foreign-origin cigarettes, gutka, and other contraband goods.
The operation was carried out in shops-cum-godowns located adjacent to Al-Asif Square, Sohrab Goth, Karachi, resulting in the recovery of a large quantity of smuggled goods.
The seized items included 8,509 dandas of assorted brands of foreign-origin cigarettes, 1,829 packets of assorted brands of foreign-origin gutka, 327 packets of Indian-origin Niswar and 92 bottles of Iranian edible oil.
The total value of the seized goods has been estimated at approximately Rs. 32,603,550.
Customs Enforcement reaffirms its firm resolve to curb the menace of smuggling and to protect the national economy by taking strict legal action against organized networks involved in illicit trade. This successful operation stands as a testament to the effective coordination and cooperation between Customs Enforcement Karachi and Pakistan Rangers Sindh.
The operation was carried out in shops-cum-godowns located adjacent to Al-Asif Square, Sohrab Goth, Karachi, resulting in the recovery of a large quantity of smuggled goods.
The seized items included 8,509 dandas of assorted brands of foreign-origin cigarettes, 1,829 packets of assorted brands of foreign-origin gutka, 327 packets of Indian-origin Niswar and 92 bottles of Iranian edible oil.
The total value of the seized goods has been estimated at approximately Rs. 32,603,550.
Customs Enforcement reaffirms its firm resolve to curb the menace of smuggling and to protect the national economy by taking strict legal action against organized networks involved in illicit trade. This successful operation stands as a testament to the effective coordination and cooperation between Customs Enforcement Karachi and Pakistan Rangers Sindh.
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